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Wastewater Overflows and Flooding

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Richard discussing water overflows in Great Barford

Since December 2023, Richard has been actively supporting constituents across the constituency including in Wyboston, Tempsford, and Great Barford, who have suffered from sewage backup and flooding due to heavy rainfall. In February, Richard visited affected households to understand the extent of the problem.

Recognising the urgency, Richard has been collaborating with Anglian Water, which bears primary responsibility, to address the issue. Acknowledging that a quick fix is unlikely, Richard has prioritised developing a long-term solution.

He has engaged with the Mayor of Bedford Borough and proposed the formation of a North Bedfordshire Water Management Alliance. This alliance will unite Anglian Water, local Drainage Boards, the Environment Agency, Parish Councils, and local environmental groups. The function of the alliance is to create a coherent, shared action plan, ensuring each agency is accountable. This collaborative approach, inspired by Norfolk Council's successful response to similar flooding issues, aims to deliver a sustainable solution for North Bedfordshire.

The alliance, under the leadership of Paul Leinster CBE, aims to improve coordination and to come forward with shared plans for flood management and for improvements to the water quality of the River Great Ouse and had its first meeting in February 2025.

See below for all of Richard's news on Water Management and Flooding. 

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Richard with Parish Cllrs, Borough Cllr and Anglian Water at Riseley Water Recycling Centre

Richard visits Riseley Water Treatment Centre

Wednesday, 4 June, 2025
Last week, Richard was pleased to be joined members of Riseley Parish Council and Borough Councillor Martin Towler at the Riseley Water Recycling Centre.Richard Fuller MP said:During our visit we saw the journey that sewage takes through the water treatment process from the removal of the 'unflushab
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NAO says regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector

Friday, 25 April, 2025
On Friday, an important report was released on our water companies by the National Audit Office (NAO), the body tasked to review value for money and performance quality in the public sector.Richard Fuller MP said:In assessing the difficulties in the water sector, the report finds a decline in public
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Anglian Water’s business plan for 2025-2030

Tuesday, 8 April, 2025
April marked the beginning of AMP8, the next five-year business plan for Anglian Water.
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Minister replies to Richard's letter on flood defences and he meets with Environment Agency to discuss

Friday, 4 April, 2025
Earlier this year Richard wrote to DEFRA Secretary, Steve Reed, regarding the Water Management Alliance he established last year in conjunction with Bedford Borough Mayor, Tom Wootton.Richard Fuller MP said:I highlighted this Alliance as a good example of a collaborative approach to bringing togethe
Richard Fuller MP with CPRE Bedfordshire

Richard meets with CPRE Bedfordshire to discuss solar farms, EWR and potential housing at Tempsford

Tuesday, 1 April, 2025
Last month, Richard met again with members of Bedfordshire’s CPRE The countryside charity to discuss the considerable infrastructure projects planned in Bedfordshire over the coming years and the impact they will have on the local environment.Richard Fuller MP said:Whether people like the concept or

In parliamentary debate on water companies and house building Richard suggests developers should make a greater contribution for strategic requirements like flood mitigation

Monday, 31 March, 2025
Last week Richard took part in a Westminster Hall debate on water companies and housing development.Richard Fuller MP said:There was an excellent Westminster Hall debate called by Liberal Democrat MP, Helen Morgan, to discuss the role of water companies in the planning process for new housing develo
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Richard writes to DEFRA Minister about flooding and draws attention to petition to reinstate flood prevention measures

Wednesday, 5 March, 2025
Richard recently wrote to DEFRA Secretary, Steve Reed MP, regarding the Water Management Alliance that he established last year in conjunction with Bedford Borough Mayor, Tom Wootton and to draw his attention to a petition about the maintenance of flood prevention measures on the Bedfordshire/Cambri
Richard at a pumping station in Clapham

Richard visits pumping station in Clapham and flood prevention work in Tempsford ahead of meeting with Environment Agency

Wednesday, 20 November, 2024
Continuing his investigations of all things flooding and water quality related, Richard Fuller MP recently visited an Anglian pumping station in Clapham and in Tempsford met with the Parish Chairman, a representative of Anglian Water and local residents to discuss early stages of preparations for th
Richard with Lucy at Rise Leisure Events

Richard visits Ride Leisure Events at Wyboston Lakes

Monday, 18 November, 2024
Richard Fuller MP recently visited Ride Leisure Events at Wyboston Lakes.Speaking after the visit, Richard said:Ride Leisure Events offer a fantastic range of activities to local businesses and social groups with the two lakes either side of the centre being the main attractions.Sadly the recent hea
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Richard visits Box End Water Sports & Aqua Park

Monday, 4 November, 2024
Last month, Richard visited Box End Park and had a tour of the site and its facilities.
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